Anxious and can't shake it
So, this week, I was offered a TOC job for three half-days per week for ten weeks. That would be Tues, Wed, Thurs where I would be doing the same thing, at the same school, in the same classrooms each day. Very exciting idea. BUT, the only problem is that I get paid the same amount, as a TOC, for the morning (8:30 - 12:20) as for the afternoon (1:05 - 2:30). Also, TOCs hardly ever get called in for just the afternoon, because, hey, it's only an hour and a bit. Anyhow, I have never been called in for only an afternoon, but I have gotten calls for morning only. If I were to take the position, I would be committed to it for ten weeks. That means, ten weeks where I would not have a chance to get any longer term placements and no contracts.
So... I declined it, sadly. We need money! I can't afford to limit myself to three days where I probably won't make that extra money, and I lose the possibility of longer term assignments.
The only problem is that, now, I feel sick about it. I feel like I closed a door that was in front of me without even testing the knob. But... I wouldn't want to "try it out for a while" because that is unfair to the school! That leaves them without someone that is consistent and committed. And, if I were the principal, I would want someone who is both! I just feel terrible. I know that I have been blessed with work because I worked 7.5 out of the first 9 days back... But, now, I have only worked .5 days out of 2 and now I am getting nervous that I am not going to be called in and I should have taken that job because then I would, at least, be guaranteed some income every week, even if it is 270 bucks less than what I could make (if I were to get called in for full days on those three days).
I can't shake this feeling in the pit of my stomach... Brutal!
Enough about that... think about the crazy kid...
6 Comments:
You are such a worrywart! Take a chill pill eh.
So I'll return the advice you gave to me in the midst of my career worries....
Have a baby :)
love ya hahahaha
Jen
Things will work out hun!
You've got a lot of people on your side.. and especially the One who count's most :)
Elizabeth, you're fine! You'll have lots of work - not to worry. Every day that you get to work is a blessing - and every day that you get to spend with Hunter (and/or Justin, too) is a blessing. So, guess what? You get blessings all over the place! You know that God will take care of you, don't you! Please don't worry about it!
I read your blog every day and yet never comment! This called to me- don't worry! Your one of the most amazing teachers I have ever met- it will happen! You can't have THAT perfect of a life!
Miss you!
Ms. Getz
Elizabeth, I can remember when my husband Travis was on the TOC list -- the whole not knowing if you're working the next day, and waiting for the phone call at 6 am. It's not fun. But, if Kamloops (right?) is anything like Penticton, you have nothing to worry about. Soon you'll have too much work!! We, too, said no to one job that was OK, only to have it followed by an offer for a really good job. So hang in there!
Karen
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